Citrix names veteran Microsoft exec Kirill Tatarinov president and CEO, with interim CEO Robert Calderoni continuing his role as chairman of the Citrix board of directors.
“Citrix is an iconic company with a world-class brand, innovative products, and a large installed base, including 99% of the Global 500," Tatarinov says. "Across every industry and region, the secure delivery of apps and data is a strategic imperative for organizations of all sizes. I look forward to working alongside Citrix’s leaders, talented employees, and dedicated partners around the world to push the boundaries of innovation and create greater value together.”
Tatarinov has 30 years of industry experience, including 13 years of leadership positions at Microsoft, the most recent as executive VP of the Business Solutions division. At Microsoft he also served as corporate VP of the Management and Solutions division, and prior to Microsoft he served as CTO at BMC.